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Solon Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Solon Middle School

Camp Invention: Spark at Solon Middle School offers K-6th graders an engaging STEM day camp experience focused on innovation, problem-solving, and creative t...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention program page for Solon Middle School. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, focusing on STEM activities. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which has a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews for its national program. The website mentions that all program staff are background checked and trained. The camp is hosted at Solon Middle School, indicating a school-based ownership model. The curriculum for 'Spark' includes modules like 'Marble Arcade,' 'Mini Golf,' 'Robotic Aquatics,' and 'The Attic,' designed to encourage creativity and problem-solving. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook. No specific ACA accreditation was found for this individual camp location, which is common for school-hosted programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Solon Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1775 Racine Ave NE, Solon, IA 52333
  • Cost notes: Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Solon Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Solon Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Solon Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Solon Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Solon Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Solon Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Solon Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Solon Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Solon Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Solon Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Solon Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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